Learning Cycle - Homework for Jan. 16th

Homework for Friday, January 16th:

First task: We are going to learn about the basics for our mini lessons which will be held according to the Learning Cycle (LC) model. Read the following explanation of the Learning Cycle: LC


According to this model, a Learning Cycle consists of 5 E's:
Engage (you catch your students' attention to the topic)
Explore (the kids find things out by themselves)
Explain (students try to analyze the problem; you explain the rules to them)
Expand (kids get a different task to apply what they've found out)
Evaluate (you assess their comprehension)

HOWEVER, some people even suggest that a LC does not only have 5 E's, but 6! The mysterious number six is "E-search." Read the following article: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-05/sc0411_47.pdf

When you're done with this, here's your second task:

Post a short comment of ~ 100-200 words on this blog what you think about the Learning Cycle model. Suggestions for answers: Originally, it was conceived for math or science classes. Do you think it is useful for English (or any language, or ESL) classes? Would you use it? Were you taught this way? What about the 6th E? Do you think it is a good idea, or is it unnecessary (especially when teaching English and/or grammar)??? Your personal opinion...